Master and Commander Sequel in Works?

Well, it has been seven years since I saw the original Master and Commander and the reality of a sequel is beginning to rush past the gunnels. It was a good idea shared by many of those sharing this sea-going action flick.

After winning an academy award in 2004 and being nominated for 8 more, you'd think Master and Commander would be shipshape for a follow-up, but for some reason six years after its initial release, there has been no announced epilogue.

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One of the co-stars in this sea going epic said two years ago, "there are like 21 books of Master and Commander, and Fox already own the ship so a lot of people, I think were confused as to why there hasn't been a sequel yet. We'll just have to wait and see. There is talk of it and Peter Weir said that I won't die in the next one, but he said I will die in the third one. So I've still got another movie, and then I've got a death scene! So great! I do hope they make some more as I had great fun making that film."

A third party encounter with Russell Crowe was reported in a Los Angeles Blog. Al Sorkin and Crowe a discussed the project a few months back aboard ship, docked in the San Diego Maritime Museum. Al was an extra and technical advisor on "Master and Commander." Al chatted with Crowe a bit and then attended a local concert with him... "He is definitely interested in a sequel.

There is also considerable work being done on the rig (HMS Surprise) to make her re-seaworthy. Ratlines (polyprope) are being replaced (I think with roblon). The Headrig has more safety lines being run out. And there is a lot of clean up below deck. It was amazing what was left in the fridge freezer. Russell indicated that though Peter Weir is not interested in doing another that possibly a different director would work it out. It would include more land shots and thus can develop the espionage angles and the romance angles."

Will Crowe Go To Sea Again?

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Rumor has it Russell Crowe is considering reprising the role of Capt. Jack Aubrey. If you've heard anything, spill it here.

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"Surprise" Fan! 
SMH Responds It just goes to show you, writing means a lot more in the movie then the actors. I felt Russell Crowe did a superior job in Master and …

Seems Like Such A Waste 
All of the books are great it would be a waste not to continue the story line. All together there were 21 novels based on Captain Jack Aubrey, the …

LT. Not rated yet
I enjoyed the movie. I'm looking forward the installment of the next movie. Let's get the show on the road. SMH Responds It just goes to show you, …

human being Not rated yet
I LOVE THOSE BOOKS and the movie...Read ALL the books 4 times and PAID to see the movie 4 times...plus bought the DVD ...stories are wonderful on many …

Please Sail Again Not rated yet
Please someone get a clue and get on with the sequel to Master & Commander. It was brilliant, better than all the old Errol Flynn movies that I lived …

Capt Steve, B747-400 pilot Not rated yet
I wish they all would! The O'Brian books of the Napoleonic Wars are second to none; Aubrey's character being largely based on Lord Cochrane of that …

Capt Steve, B747-400 pilot Not rated yet
I wish they all would! The O'Brian books of the Napoleonic Wars are second to none; Aubrey's character being largely based on Lord Cochrane of that …

SEQUEL Not rated yet
Yes make a sequel already! Crowe was brilliant as Aubrey. There is so much subject material to work with; much more than the belabored sequel Pirates …

Master and Commander Sequel Rumor Persists Not rated yet
I live in San Diego and am a member of the Maritime Museum. I've noticed the work going on, on the Suprise formerly the HMS Rose and have wondered if …

Crowe interested in sequel Not rated yet
While surfing the web, I came across the following AP article: By Simon Haydon, Associated Press LONDON — Russell Crowe is in the early stages …

Rumor Mill Still Cranking About Sequel Not rated yet
Happened to catch this on FilmJabber, one of the net's top movie-review sites. That doesn't make it any more true, but here's hoping. In a rather surprise …

Navyblue Not rated yet
I don't have a specific story except that I have read odd tid bits on the web.I thought for sure when Russ had his hair long this last time it was going …

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Master and Commander Sequel Uses Same Ship

So Which Story Would You Choose For a Sequel?

Patrick O'Brien, author of the Aubrey-Maturin series of 20 completed and one unfinished sea-going sagas set in the Napoleonic Wars. They centered on a friendship between Capt. Jack Aubrey of the Royal Navy and his ship's surgeon, Stephen Maturin who is also a physician, natural philosopher, and secret agent.

Which one actually becomes the basis for a Master and Commander sequel hasn't been made official. Why not weigh in by picking your favorite?